Mini Omelettes

These are tasty hot or cold and can be kept for 2 days in the fridge!


serves

6 People

prep_img

10 minutes

cook

20 minutes


Equipment

  • Weighing scales
  • Measuring spoons
  • Muffin tin
  • Sharp knife
  • Chopping board
  • Grater
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Small bowl or large jug
  • Fork
  • Large spoon

Ingredients

  • 30ml spoons sunflower oil
  • 4 x spring onions
  • 150g low fat cheddar cheese, grated
  • 150g frozen peas
  • 2 x tablespoons fresh chopped chives OR 1 x teaspoon dried chives OR herbs (optional)
  • 6 large eggs
  • Ground black pepper
  • 15ml water

Simple steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan or gas mark 4.
  2. Divide the olive oil equally between the holes in the muffin tin.
  3. Wash and finely chop the spring onion and divide equally between the holes.
  4. Put in the oven for 5 minutes.
  5. Put the peas into a medium bowl and add the grated cheese.
  6. Chop the herbs and add to the cheese mixture.
  7. Break the eggs into a small bowl, stir in the water and add to the cheese and peas mix. Add some black pepper to taste (if using)
  8. Mix with a fork until well mixed.
  9. Divide the mixture between the 12 holes in the muffin tin and stir each one to mix in the spring onion.
  10. Return to the oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown on the top.
  11. Allow to cool for 5 minutes then remove the omelettes from the tin.

Top Tip:

  • Try adding some cooked bacon, mushrooms or tomatoes to the omelettes – be as creative as you can!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 190
  • Protein: 14.7g
  • Fat: 11.8g
  • Saturated fat: 3.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 5.9g
  • Sugars: 3.1g
  • Salt: 241mg
  • Dietary fibre: 2.1g

Allergen information

  • Milk
  • Egg